If you are new to the world of wikis, do not be afraid! This is a social place where we share ideas and resources, stay connected with each other and deepen our understanding of PLN1 and teaching. You're going to love it here!
If you look to the left, you see the pages that are currently available to you. We'll be adding to these pages and new pages as well. I hope you will consider adding to the resources page.
Important Dates:
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Past Assignments:
Strategy try-out and participation in wiki discussion - Post initial response by October 15
Reading in Plainer Truths, pp. 6-26. with special attention to "Final Word" on p. 45 (optional pp. 27-45)
Professional Reading: pp. 46-62 in Plainer Truths
Journal #2 - 1 to 2 page reflection on reading and class
Wiki Try-out #2 - post by November 28
Upcoming Assignments
Professional Reading: pp. 73 - 95 from Plainer Truths (Chapter 4 Investigating Language)
No Journal!
Wiki Try-out #3 - post by January 7 (focus on writing activities if possible)
Bring a sample of student writing (to use for Document Review activity)
Bring a completed lesson following the BDA/Effective Model of Engagement format - potentially one that will be included in your unit (see Resources tab for a sample lesson plan format)
Bring any necessary materials to work on your unit as you will have class time to do so
Welcome to our Wiki!!
If you are new to the world of wikis, do not be afraid! This is a social place where we share ideas and resources, stay connected with each other and deepen our understanding of PLN1 and teaching. You're going to love it here!
If you look to the left, you see the pages that are currently available to you. We'll be adding to these pages and new pages as well. I hope you will consider adding to the resources page.
Important Dates:
Past Assignments:
Professional Reading: pp. 46-62 in Plainer Truths
Journal #2 - 1 to 2 page reflection on reading and class
Wiki Try-out #2 - post by November 28
Upcoming Assignments
Professional Reading: pp. 73 - 95 from Plainer Truths (Chapter 4 Investigating Language)
No Journal!
Wiki Try-out #3 - post by January 7 (focus on writing activities if possible)
Bring a sample of student writing (to use for Document Review activity)
Bring a completed lesson following the BDA/Effective Model of Engagement format - potentially one that will be included in your unit (see Resources tab for a sample lesson plan format)
Bring any necessary materials to work on your unit as you will have class time to do so